apiculture

noun

api·cul·ture | \ˈā-pə-ˌkəl-chər

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Definition of apiculture

: the keeping of bees especially on a large scale

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Cities also have greater demand for local apiculture products. — USA TODAY, "America’s 25 thriving industries include goat farming, breweries," 26 Dec. 2017 With a surface area of over 1.5 million ha, the area is used for livestock rearing, grazing, red deer farming, fodder production and apiculture. — Alex Treadway, National Geographic, "UN Announces 23 New Nature Reserves While U.S. Removes 17," 14 June 2017

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The first known use of apiculture was in 1864

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